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mm The IGNPOST Weber State College Volume 50, Issue 16 Wednesday, October 11, 1989 Early bird catches the Career By Paul C. Parkinson Assistant News Editor of The Signpost If you haven't thought about what life is going to be like after graduation, "It's better to be too early than too late," according to WSC Career Service's Director, Dr. Steven Eichmeier. Most college students aren't preparing for the options available to them early enough, Eichmeier said. "Seniors wait to come here when they have to, not when they Senate ratifies S.F.A.C By Scott Summerill - Senior reporter of The Signpost The ASWSC Senate ratified the four nominees to this year's Student Fees Allocation Committee (SFAC) after an extensive debate Monday. Business Senator and chair of the Personnel Committee Brad Wilson presented R. H. A. Senator Melinda Roylance, Natural Science Senator Jodi Budge, Non-traditional Students Senator Dan Alsup and himself to the Senate as the committee's recommended nominees. According to Wilson, the nominees come from various - areas of concern on campus and will provide the broadest possible representation of the student body. "We felt there was good " representation of all areas," he said. " Education Senator Dan , Cooper questioned the ability of the four to represent many of the students on campus, particularly non-traditional students, because they are not aware of the difficulties of different groups. "I feel I can represent the Planetarium A Far Out Show See page 10 worm ServiceiveVeber Baibara Merrill in Iront o( the career centers recruiting center located In the UB. black students," he said. "But, I'm not black. So, I don't know all the things they face." Alsup said, despite the discrepancies in backgrounds, ''the committee members will represent every student at Weber State." Allied Health Senator Shane Christensen questioned the methodology used to make the recommendations and the ability of the nominees to remain impartial. "I don't think they're on that committee because they're unbiased," he said. "They're on it because of seniority." ASWSC Academic Vice President Dionne Hamilton pointed out that "half of the nominees are new senators." Wilson said the nominees are the most qualified to represent the WSC student body. "If you're going to question the character of these people," Wilson said, "you're going to find yourself in a hard spot." W'ilson also stated that issues facing last year's non-traditional students, in regards to the SFAC, were the same as those faced by traditional students. "There were a few issues that Life ; 4 J lilFORI.IATIO.il .nominees did refer directly to non-traditional students," Alsup added. "But they were minimal." General Education Senator Cliff Passey voiced his support of the nominees and urged the Senate to move on to other business. "I have faith in them." he said. "This is so silly, and I've had itup to here. If you're heartburns, and you feel good about these people, let's vote and get it over with." Social Science Senator Treg Julander moved to vote for each nominee separately "so it's not all of the four or nothing." After an elaborate and unsuccessful debate to make the vote by closed ballot, the Senate voted in favor of ratifying all four of the nominees. In another, yet much less debated ratification process, the Senate voted in favor of two of the four nominees to the ASWSC Supreme Court. Raimond Hasratian and Steven Petrick-Underwood received favorable recommendations from the Personnel Committee and were ratified to serve on the Supreme (See SENATE page 3) r at Weber Stake I Academy, 1913 See Signature page 6 graduates need to," he said. "Students should be thinking about what they want to do with their majors when they are juniors." While 'the early bird gets the worm,' some students are in too much of a hurry. "Frequently, new college students want the careers that seem glamorous or will make them a lot of money. Those desires aren't always realistic and students shouldn't base a career decision around them," Eichmeier said. The center has a variety of services designed to help students who haven't decided about a major or career choice. Tuesday, Von Garner received his new account representative who opened his Here's a sivHch T, . ";-- - . u""""-" J r:- -, - ,.; i i . - 'y ' . - '' --V , - - I ; ' if - ?' it : r ; I ' : " """ - Student gets Apple By Necia Palmer News editor of The Signpost First Security Bank head start A library which is updated weekly contains thousands of references about careers, salaries, cost of living ratios, and employment trends. According to the coordinator of the library, Maryonne Wilson, "Answers to every question that can be asked about a career choice can be found here." Information about and assistance for graduate schooling is available as well. The library also has a computer system called 'Sigi Plus," which is designed to help students priortize career values. After a session with the system, a (See CAREERS page 3) computer Irom Nancy Christottersen, the account at First Security Bank. presented WSC student, Von Garner, with a new computer, Tuesday. The drawing they held was (See COMPUTERS page 21 INSIDE News 2 Editorial 4 Signature 6 Sports 13 Classifieds 15

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mm The IGNPOST Weber State College Volume 50, Issue 16 Wednesday, October 11, 1989 Early bird catches the Career By Paul C. Parkinson Assistant News Editor of The Signpost If you haven't thought about what life is going to be like after graduation, "It's better to be too early than too late," according to WSC Career Service's Director, Dr. Steven Eichmeier. Most college students aren't preparing for the options available to them early enough, Eichmeier said. "Seniors wait to come here when they have to, not when they Senate ratifies S.F.A.C By Scott Summerill - Senior reporter of The Signpost The ASWSC Senate ratified the four nominees to this year's Student Fees Allocation Committee (SFAC) after an extensive debate Monday. Business Senator and chair of the Personnel Committee Brad Wilson presented R. H. A. Senator Melinda Roylance, Natural Science Senator Jodi Budge, Non-traditional Students Senator Dan Alsup and himself to the Senate as the committee's recommended nominees. According to Wilson, the nominees come from various - areas of concern on campus and will provide the broadest possible representation of the student body. "We felt there was good " representation of all areas," he said. " Education Senator Dan , Cooper questioned the ability of the four to represent many of the students on campus, particularly non-traditional students, because they are not aware of the difficulties of different groups. "I feel I can represent the Planetarium A Far Out Show See page 10 worm ServiceiveVeber Baibara Merrill in Iront o( the career centers recruiting center located In the UB. black students," he said. "But, I'm not black. So, I don't know all the things they face." Alsup said, despite the discrepancies in backgrounds, ''the committee members will represent every student at Weber State." Allied Health Senator Shane Christensen questioned the methodology used to make the recommendations and the ability of the nominees to remain impartial. "I don't think they're on that committee because they're unbiased," he said. "They're on it because of seniority." ASWSC Academic Vice President Dionne Hamilton pointed out that "half of the nominees are new senators." Wilson said the nominees are the most qualified to represent the WSC student body. "If you're going to question the character of these people," Wilson said, "you're going to find yourself in a hard spot." W'ilson also stated that issues facing last year's non-traditional students, in regards to the SFAC, were the same as those faced by traditional students. "There were a few issues that Life ; 4 J lilFORI.IATIO.il .nominees did refer directly to non-traditional students," Alsup added. "But they were minimal." General Education Senator Cliff Passey voiced his support of the nominees and urged the Senate to move on to other business. "I have faith in them." he said. "This is so silly, and I've had itup to here. If you're heartburns, and you feel good about these people, let's vote and get it over with." Social Science Senator Treg Julander moved to vote for each nominee separately "so it's not all of the four or nothing." After an elaborate and unsuccessful debate to make the vote by closed ballot, the Senate voted in favor of ratifying all four of the nominees. In another, yet much less debated ratification process, the Senate voted in favor of two of the four nominees to the ASWSC Supreme Court. Raimond Hasratian and Steven Petrick-Underwood received favorable recommendations from the Personnel Committee and were ratified to serve on the Supreme (See SENATE page 3) r at Weber Stake I Academy, 1913 See Signature page 6 graduates need to," he said. "Students should be thinking about what they want to do with their majors when they are juniors." While 'the early bird gets the worm,' some students are in too much of a hurry. "Frequently, new college students want the careers that seem glamorous or will make them a lot of money. Those desires aren't always realistic and students shouldn't base a career decision around them," Eichmeier said. The center has a variety of services designed to help students who haven't decided about a major or career choice. Tuesday, Von Garner received his new account representative who opened his Here's a sivHch T, . ";-- - . u""""-" J r:- -, - ,.; i i . - 'y ' . - '' --V , - - I ; ' if - ?' it : r ; I ' : " """ - Student gets Apple By Necia Palmer News editor of The Signpost First Security Bank head start A library which is updated weekly contains thousands of references about careers, salaries, cost of living ratios, and employment trends. According to the coordinator of the library, Maryonne Wilson, "Answers to every question that can be asked about a career choice can be found here." Information about and assistance for graduate schooling is available as well. The library also has a computer system called 'Sigi Plus," which is designed to help students priortize career values. After a session with the system, a (See CAREERS page 3) computer Irom Nancy Christottersen, the account at First Security Bank. presented WSC student, Von Garner, with a new computer, Tuesday. The drawing they held was (See COMPUTERS page 21 INSIDE News 2 Editorial 4 Signature 6 Sports 13 Classifieds 15